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spiv vs do-nothing

do-nothing vs spiv

spiv and do-nothing both are nouns.

spiv is not an adjective while do-nothing is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spiv Yes No No No
do-nothing Yes Yes No No
As nouns, do-nothing is a hypernym of spiv; that is, do-nothing is a word with a broader meaning than spiv:
  • spiv: a person without employment who makes money by various dubious schemes; goes about smartly dressed and having a good time
  • do-nothing: person who does no work
Other hypernyms of spiv include bum, idler, layabout, loafer.
spiv (noun) do-nothing (noun)
a person without employment who makes money by various dubious schemes; goes about smartly dressed and having a good time person who does no work
spiv (adjective) do-nothing (adjective)
characterized by inability or unwillingness to work toward a goal or assume responsibility
Difference between spiv and do-nothing

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